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On YouTubeEdmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 7
Are the Edmonton Oilers Still Legit Stanley Cup Contenders?
The NHL has now reached its Olympic break. There are no games from Feb. 6 to 24, allowing for players to compete in men’s hockey at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.
Elliotte Friedman News / Oilersnation / February 7
Friedman: Oilers looking for players who can ‘accept bottom-six role’
It’s going to be a curious few weeks in Oil Country. With one month less a day until the NHL’s trade deadline, the Edmonton Oilers have lots to do in the way of upgrading their team.
Andrew Mangiapane News / NHL Trade Talk / February 7
What’s Really Going On With Andrew Mangiapane in Edmonton?
When Andrew Mangiapane signed with the Edmonton Oilers, I thought he was a sensible pickup. He never drove the bus in Calgary, but he worked, he chipped in, and he didn’t need perfect conditions to be useful.
The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz
How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 7
Oilers Fans Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics
With the last slate of NHL games wrapping up the other night (Feb. 5), the league is officially on pause for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The Edmonton
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup
In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 6
Flashback Friday: Looking at the which Oilers represented their country at the 1998 and 2002 Olympics
In just a few days, men’s hockey at the 2026 Olympics will begin. This year, the Edmonton Oilers will send three players, with Connor McDavid representing Team Canada, and both Leon Draisaitl and Josh Samanski representing Team Germany.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Professor Press Box / February 6
Loyalty, Grit & 1,000 Games: Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Every once in a while, it’s worth slowing down and giving a little love to the players who never ask for it. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (RNH) is one of those guys.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 6
Why this year’s annual mid-season crisis feels different for the Oilers
Let’s call this the annual Edmonton Oilers mid-season crisis. They aren’t defending well. They can’t get a save. The coach is out to lunch…. This is not a new story about this hockey team. The Oilers fans, Oilers media, and Oilers brass all say the right things at the beginning of the season.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 6
Analyst Surprised That Team Canada Continues to Pass on Zach Hyman
Team Canada has had to make two injury-replacement swaps to its Olympic roster in recent days, as Tampa Bay Lightning stars Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli were both forced to drop out due to their respective ailments.
Leon Draisaitl News / The Hockey Writers / February 6
Draisaitl’s Comments Reveal Deeper Oilers’ Troubles
There are losing streaks, and then there are stretches when a team starts to know something is off. The Edmonton Oilers sound as if they’re drifting into that second category right now.
Leon Draisaitl News / Oilersnation / February 6
Draisaitl spoke the truth and the entire organization should listen
Leon Draisaitl didn’t call anyone out. He didn’t rip anyone. He simply told the harsh truth about the current state of the Edmonton Oilers. Draisaitl wasn’t yelling or angry in his post-game scrum after another disappointing loss, the third this season, to the Calgary Flames.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 6
Insiders Hint at Coveted Veteran Coach as Potential Fit for Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have started to spiral heading into the Olympic break, and it all culminated with a loss in Calgary on Wednesday, which led Leon Draisaitl to voice his frustration on just about everything, including the team’s defense, special teams, goaltending, and coaching.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 6
Does the Edmonton Oilers defence need to step up for their goaltenders?
After the Edmonton Oilers lost 7–3 to the Minnesota Wild last Saturday night, Tristan Jarry, the losing goalie, had some things to say about the Oilers defensive performance.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 6
Oilers Thoughts: Draisaitl’s passionate interview highlights his leadership, Kapanen’s momentum, Mangiapane’s first-period fire, and Jarry’s accountability
The Edmonton Oilers are now on their Olympic break, and for some players, whether they’re travelling to a sunny destination or not, I’d imagine they’ll
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 6
Oil Check 7: Edmonton Oilers go from 'we are so back' to 'it’s so over'
Eight games ago, our last Oil Check was a positive one, and it appeared that the Edmonton Oilers were on their way to yet another midseason turnaround and heat up for the stretch run.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 6
A closer look at the Oilers’ penalty kill struggles
The Edmonton Oilers have a penalty kill crisis on their hands. After killing off just 54 percent of their penalties over the last eight games, they rank 27th in the NHL in PK efficiency.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 6
Oilers’ Struggles Against Western Conference Contenders Are Very Concerning
The Edmonton Oilers are a difficult team to get a read on. From a standings perspective, they’ve been as expected, as they are in a battle with the Vegas Golden Knights for first place in the Pacific Division.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 6
Oilers Need to Replace Kris Knoblauch With Misha Donskov
The Edmonton Oilers struggled heading into the Olympic break, and it seems as though they have some underlying issues they need to address. Some fans have
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / February 5
Leon Draisaitl unloads on struggling Oilers: 'Just not good enough'
After the Edmonton Oilers' third-straight loss, one of their star players couldn't hold back his frustration any longer.
Josh Samanski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5
Oilers Reassign Josh Samanski
2/5/26: The Oilers announced that Samanski has been reassigned to the AHL Bakersfield. This is not a transaction with immediate on-ice implications for Samanski, as he won’t be spending the Olympic break in California playing in the AHL.
Leon Draisaitl News / Daily Faceoff / February 4
Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl named Germany’s flagbearer for 2026 Winter Olympics
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has been named as one of Germany’s flagbearers for the 2026 Winter Olympic opening ceremony, which is set to take place in Milan, Italy, on Friday.
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